“This. is. so. good,” I said, pausing only once to save the flailing parts of fried chicken skin (like I’m going to let the floor … Read the rest

It always surprises me when I read blogs from travelers who are vehemently against visiting the Eiffel Tower. They claim (loosely) that visiting the Eiffel … Read the rest

This Wednesday’s WONDER: Statue outside the Old North Church, Freedom Trail, Boston, MA.  The Old North Church was built in 1723 and had an integral … Read the rest

Our first day in Paris was marked by two very serious introductions to French culture:  Food, and  Pickpockets The flight to France via Air Canada … Read the rest

  Sometimes, a traveler needs to know useful phrases of the country they’re visiting that go beyond bathroom humor. Phrases like: “Où sont les toilettes?” and … Read the rest

In our previous post about Boston, we noted our desire for a quintessentially Boston experience. The only problem with the concept of “quintessential” is the … Read the rest

“Do not eat the yellow snow for that is where the huskies go” I kid you not was an adage I was raised on. It … Read the rest

Well, folks, we were in the clink this past weekend. It wasn’t for any past priors. In fact, I have a spotless criminal record, with … Read the rest

Frank and I walk for miles on our travels. We’ve hiked to the top of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong and to the top of … Read the rest

We love to walk, not because it’s cheaper than hopping in a taxi, but because it allows us to absorb a city at its most … Read the rest